corn syrup
noun
: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
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Winterer says the innovation process requires extra thoughtfulness because of Deep Eddy’s commitment to using real pineapple and all natural ingredients and avoiding high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors.
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John Kell, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Meanwhile, high-fructose corn syrup — a common ingredient in ketchup — isn’t being banned.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
High-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, honey and agave nectar are all just other names for added sugar.
—Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The initial plot concerns sullen teen Quinn (Katie Douglas) and her fraying bond with her depressed father (Aaron Abrams), who move to a sleepy Midwest town that is decaying after the local corn syrup factory shudders and is burned down.
—William Earl, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
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John Kell, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Meanwhile, high-fructose corn syrup — a common ingredient in ketchup — isn’t being banned.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
High-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, honey and agave nectar are all just other names for added sugar.
—Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The initial plot concerns sullen teen Quinn (Katie Douglas) and her fraying bond with her depressed father (Aaron Abrams), who move to a sleepy Midwest town that is decaying after the local corn syrup factory shudders and is burned down.
—William Earl, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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